Lang-Rodean Garners NEWMAC Athlete of the Week Honors

Springfield, Mass. - November 10, 2008 - Playing a major role in the women's volleyball team capturing the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Championships this weekend, Sarah Lang-Rodean was selected as the NEWMAC Athlete of the Week.

Lang-Rodean help pace the Pride to its first NEWMAC Championship since 2004 as Springfield is headed back to the NCAA Tournament. The sophomore middle blocker hit an impressive .471 over three matches, as she notched 3.45 kills per game. In the Pride's quarterfinal sweep of Clark, Lang-Rodean was unstoppable, registering 12 kills on 13 swings for a sparkling .923 hitting percentage. Lang-Rodean then pounded out nine kills at a .444 clip in a win over Coast Guard. In the championship win over Wellesley, Lang-Rodean was tremendous as she registered a team-best 17 kills to go along with four digs and two blocks.

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Head Coach Joel Dearing

Joel Dearing will enter his 21st season as head women's volleyball coach at his alma mater in the fall of 2009. Dearing is regarded nationally as one of the sport’s best coaches and he has the resume to prove it. Dearing ranks in the top-10 in Division III history with a 670-298 (.692) overall mark in 28 seasons as a women’s volleyball coach. Read more.

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